The Italian American Banquet Center Of Livonia

Wedding Shower

Rehearsal Dinner

Revel Run

Wedding Day

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

After a few weeks of texting and getting to know each other, Dominic and Kinsey went on their first date on November 9th 2023 getting drinks at The Last Word in Ann Arbor. Kinsey was living in Ann Arbor at the time, pursuing her Masters at the University of Michigan and Dominic made the haul out from Howell, what a gentleman. While listening to extremely loud live music at the speak easy, the banter was still good and conversation was flowing. Realizing their similar life goals and experiences, Kinsey suggested a second date before they even said goodnight. Exactly a week later, a second date consisting of watching the Red Wings Hockey and getting to know each other better over dinner, the chemistry was undeniable. Two weeks later Dominic invited Kinsey on a trip to Los Cabos, Mexico with close friends Joe Rutkowski and Mandy Paull. As a college girl who has watched Dateline, and whose mother works in law enforcement, it was a skeptical decision.... But after spending a week in Mexico, and accidentally drinking the water, they knew there was something so special about the connection that they had. Spontaneous traveling was non stop in the early stage of their relationship as they adventured to Savannah, Northern Italy and Switzerland, Las Vegas, Sedona, and Lexington. Bonding over new experiences and the hustle of life they fell in love and knew that they had found their soulmates. Aside from travel, both Dominic and Kinsey have advanced their careers since knowing each other and shown the most unconditional support for one another. Kinsey has taken on the role of dog mom to Bocelli and Dominic cat dad to Boots. Getting into the grove of life centered around Jesus, family and friends they didnt think their lives could get any better but, just eight months after meeting, Dominic proposed to Kinsey on the beach in Traverse City, MI where she said ‘yes’ surrounded by their families. Fun fact: The picture shown above is their first photo taken together!

How We Met 

Our Story

The Ladies

Taylor and Kinsey met in general chemistry class in the first semester at the University of Kentucky and have been trauma bound ever since. They survived being roommates for a year and will have a great speech to attest to how their friendship has grown over the years. Taylor still lives in Lexington and works in healthcare. 

Taylor 

Savanah and Kinsey met as random roommates sophomore year at the University of Kentucky. They bonded over pre requisites for graduate school and working together in a nursing home forging an unbreakable bond. Savanah moved to Charlotte, NC after graduation where she works in healthcare and is pursuing PA school. 

Savanah 

Kinsey and Mandy met for the first time on a couples trip to Mexico. A few drinks and a friendship was formed. Mandy is the sweetest, animal loving, adventure girl who has been a central part of Dom and Kinseys relationship, as she is always there to yap about all the drama with Kinsey. Mandy lives in Northern Michigan where she is a veterinarian. 

Mandy 

As Kinseys future sister in law, Julia has been so welcoming and kind. She always has the best advice, when she’s not half way across the country as a full time world traveler. They were able to go to Italy together summer of '24 where the itinerary was so packed that Kinsey needed a vacation from her vacation. Julia calls Indianapolis 'home' when she is actually there. 

Julia

Amelia and Kinsey met at K Week orientation at the University of Kentucky and ended up having a familiar face in their English class freshman year. After trips to Nashville, UK basketball games and picking up Kinsey after an anxiety attack in Cincinnati, they will always be life long friends. Amelia still lives in Lexington and works in marketing after getting her masters from EKU.

Amelia 

Shelby and Kinsey met sophomore year at the University of Kentucky and bonded over the gym, horse racing and country bars. After prepping for graduate school, a packed spring break trip and a sad goodbye post graduation, they have remained so close. Shelby moved to Miami, FL after graduation and got her Masters and is now working in healthcare.

Shelby 

The Gents 

Tyler and Dom have been friends since kindergarten and played hockey together from mites, to Livonia Knights, then high school, and finally juniors in Kansas. Both are highly competitive which still continues on in their brotherly friendship to this day, still trying to beat each other in everything, even in mini sticks. Tyler now lives in Boston, MA after wrapping up his professional hockey career, although Dom tries to convince him to move home to Michigan on a regular basis. 

Tyler 

Sean and Dom have been friends since elementary school and currently live in the same subdivision. They won a state championship together at Stevenson where Sean was a manager focusing on video work, which he has created a career out of. Both have bonded over being automotive finance bros, navigating first time home ownership together and overall adulthood while often scheming ways to be successful entrepreneurs (Sean has made more progress). 

Sean

Joe and Dom met in college at Ferris State and were assigned to live together on couches in August before the dorms were opened and eventually studied abroad in Italy together that same year. Joe and Dom became roommates again in July 2023 and still live together to this day, as he is in the area for medical school. Dom and Kinsey both take advantage of the free medical advice regularly.

Joe 

Matt, more commonly referred to by his last name “Schmidtke”, and Dom went to Buchanan elementary school together, however Matt was a year older and they did not become close until high school where they spent 3 years together with Stevenson hockey. While Matt was the first overall pick for the Buchanan Bear floor hockey league, he decided to take his talents to a manager position with Stevenson. He always followed Dom’s hockey career closely, making numerous trips to see him play Junior and Collegiate hockey. The two can often be found hanging out in Livingston County as both reside there, which often turns into late nights as Schmidtke is known for enjoying to see the sunrise. 

Matt

Nate and Dom played hockey at Ferris State together and were the team captains senior year. The duo was more well known for their musical performances off the ice, turning in songs for assignments and even performing in front of all the Ferris athletes. Nate still plays pro hockey in his home state of California. 

Nate

Brad and Dom met on the ice in high school as Brad played for Churchill, the crosstown rival. The foes quickly turned to friends after being on a couple of tournament teams and traveling together. Both were highly motivated to succeed and often pushed each other to train as hard as possible. After hockey, Brad served in the US Army and now works in tech sales in Austin, TX. 

Brad

Cam and Dom first met playing against each other in junior hockey. By the end of the year both were committed to Ferris State, and when they shook hands as Cam’s team was eliminated from playoffs, discussed their future plans at school. They ended up living together in the dorms freshman year and then again senior year in an apartment. Cam now is an assistant hockey coach and head golf coach at Norwich University in Vermont. 

Dante and Dom played hockey together with the Livonia Knights and throughout high school. Both played too many video games growing up and would often stay up all night doing so. After moving to Texas after college, Dante moved back to Michigan where he spends way too much time golfing, but still struggles to beat Dom. 

Dante

Wedding Party

Timeline of Events:  Ceremony 1:30 PM Happy Hour 4:00 PM First Dances &amp; Speeches 6:00 PM Served Dinner 6:30 PM Dancing and Drinking 7-11:00PM

Q + A

Where we are…

Where we’ve been…

Engagement Photos

Photos

Transportation will be from Holiday Inn Express W Ann Arbor to Revel Run & back. 

We have rooms 20 rooms blocked at both the Comfort Inn Chelsea and Holiday Inn Ann Arbor West. They are the max room blocks both hotels allow. If there are additional accommodations needed please reach out to the bride and groom directly.

In DexterMake yourself at home in one of the 109 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Holiday Inn Express &amp;

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ann Arbor West an IHG Hotel

Near St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Make yourself at home in one of the 82 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Comfort Inn Chelsea

Near Bel-Mark LanesMake yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well

Kinsey + Dominic

Kinsey + Dominic

K&D

Wedding Day

1:30 PM–3:00 PM

Ceremony

4:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception